- Author
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Harsha, P. T.
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Bragg, W. N.
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Edelman, R. B.
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Mansfield, J. A.
- Title
- Large Pool Fires: Experiment and Analysis.
- Coporate
- Combustion Science and Advanced Technology Dept., Chatsworth, CA
National Aeronautics and Space Admin., Moffett Field, CA
- Report
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WSS/CI 83-02,
- Book or Conf
- Combustion Institute/Western States Section. Spring Meeting, 1983. April 11-12, 1983,
Pasadena, CA,
8 p.,
1983
- Keywords
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pool fires
- Abstract
- Because of the high-strength for light-weight capability of carbon fiber/epoxy structural materials, a significant increase in their use in commerical aircrft structures has been stimulated by the positive effect on fuel conservation that the use of such structures would produce. However, massive utilization of new materials must be preceded by a thorough examination of any potential hazard created by their use. In the case of carbon fiber materials, a potential hazard connected with the release of fibers into the atmosphere in an aircrft accident resulting in fire was identified.